der Vorbereitungsdienst
Translation
preparatory service, traineeship, practical training period
Examples
Sie beginnt morgen ihren Vorbereitungsdienst.
She starts her preparatory service tomorrow.
Der Vorbereitungsdienst ist Teil der Ausbildung.
The traineeship is part of the training.
Grammar Patterns
to do/complete ((sth.)) to do/complete the preparatory service He is completing his preparatory service in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Referendariat, die Ausbildung; Antonyms: die Festanstellung (permanent position)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vorbereitung' (preparation) and 'Dienst' (service). Literally a 'preparation service'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the final 'service' you perform as 'preparation' for a full-time professional role, like a teacher or lawyer in Germany.